Wellness Chiropractic Commentary
Dear Friends,
Today in America, a shift is happening, a paradigm shift, and with that paradigm shift division within our families, our community, and our society. No, I’m not talking about politics, or religion. The paradigm shift is happening in the arena of personal health and wellness. Millions of Americans are moving toward natural solutions to health and wellness and away from mainstream products, activities, and institutions. What are these Americans doing? They’re buying local and organic foods; they’re eliminating toxic chemicals from their houses, their food, and their lawns; they’re realizing the importance of physical activity and the deleterious effects of a sedentary lifestyle; they are realizing purpose in their lives and are seeking pathways of fulfillment; and finally more Americans than ever before are seeking complimentary and alternative methods of healthcare such as chiropractic care.
Why is this shift happening? The reason is obvious. Our current system is failing. Every year our healthcare costs are increasing, but our health is not increasing. In 2007 the average American can expect to spend over $7000 in healthcare costs. Yet, the United States ranks 37th in overall health care, along side remarkably less developed countries like Costa Rica (36) and Cuba (39). Our broken system also reveals itself in other health markers such as infant mortality rates and life expectancy rates. Where do we rank there; 36th and 28th respectively. In fact 4 of the top 5 causes of death for men in the US are heart disease, cancer, stroke, and COPD and each of them is a direct effect of the choices we make in life about our health (accidents is the only one not directly related to our lifestyle choices). The women’s list reads the same, except remove accidents and insert Alzheimer’s (also lifestyle related).
The concept of these diseases being avoidable consequences of the choices you make in life may be new to you. Let me help you understand it. You body is a miraculous creation, and it’s ability to adapt, heal, and grow is quite amazing if you consider what we put it through each day. Within it’s design, the human body can and will work perfectly if we give it the simple requirements it desires (adequate fuel and water, sufficient nutrients, a balance of activity and rest, and mental/ emotional/ spiritual peace) and avoid the things that make it malfunction (toxic foods and environment, a sedentary lifestyle, mental/emotional stress, and breakdowns in the body’s communication pathways). When your body gets those items it requires, it works perfectly; like a well rehearsed orchestra. When you expose your body to those negative items, it begins to break down (visualize half the orchestra playing another song entirely) and your body looses its ability to adapt, heal, and grow. The result is disease and eventual death.
You see, there is no hierarchy in wellness. Every aspect of your health requires equal attention. All the exercise and organic foods in the world can’t make up for a breakdown in your body’s communication pathway (we call one type of this vertebral subluxation in chiropractic). Therefore wellness oriented people are seeking out chiropractic care to maximize their potential by assuring their body’s communication pathways are free of interference. After all, that’s what chiropractors do is reconnect man the physical (your body) with man the metaphysical (your innate ability to be truly healthy), and likewise we can’t do our job of helping you heal as well if you lack an adequate diet, sufficient exercise, and a sense of spiritual well being.
Chiropractors have always been at the forefront of the wellness movement, and we at McCabe Family Chiropractic and McCabe Chiropractic and Wellness Center will continue in our quest to inspire you in choosing a complete wellness lifestyle through education, motivation, and outstanding chiropractic care. We offer a very affordable wellness care plan that compliments our conventional corrective care plans, and have recently added a second location in Roberts to serve you better. Furthermore, we have partnered with other local wellness oriented businesses and disciplines to provide you effortless guidance and simply choices in your healthcare and offer a free weekly e-newsletter on health related topics. Learn more about all of these at http://www.mccabechiropractic.com or call one of our offices to schedule an appointment to speak to one of our doctors about your wellness goals and health concerns.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Zach McCabe
Dear Friends,
Today in America, a shift is happening, a paradigm shift, and with that paradigm shift division within our families, our community, and our society. No, I’m not talking about politics, or religion. The paradigm shift is happening in the arena of personal health and wellness. Millions of Americans are moving toward natural solutions to health and wellness and away from mainstream products, activities, and institutions. What are these Americans doing? They’re buying local and organic foods; they’re eliminating toxic chemicals from their houses, their food, and their lawns; they’re realizing the importance of physical activity and the deleterious effects of a sedentary lifestyle; they are realizing purpose in their lives and are seeking pathways of fulfillment; and finally more Americans than ever before are seeking complimentary and alternative methods of healthcare such as chiropractic care.
Why is this shift happening? The reason is obvious. Our current system is failing. Every year our healthcare costs are increasing, but our health is not increasing. In 2007 the average American can expect to spend over $7000 in healthcare costs. Yet, the United States ranks 37th in overall health care, along side remarkably less developed countries like Costa Rica (36) and Cuba (39). Our broken system also reveals itself in other health markers such as infant mortality rates and life expectancy rates. Where do we rank there; 36th and 28th respectively. In fact 4 of the top 5 causes of death for men in the US are heart disease, cancer, stroke, and COPD and each of them is a direct effect of the choices we make in life about our health (accidents is the only one not directly related to our lifestyle choices). The women’s list reads the same, except remove accidents and insert Alzheimer’s (also lifestyle related).
The concept of these diseases being avoidable consequences of the choices you make in life may be new to you. Let me help you understand it. You body is a miraculous creation, and it’s ability to adapt, heal, and grow is quite amazing if you consider what we put it through each day. Within it’s design, the human body can and will work perfectly if we give it the simple requirements it desires (adequate fuel and water, sufficient nutrients, a balance of activity and rest, and mental/ emotional/ spiritual peace) and avoid the things that make it malfunction (toxic foods and environment, a sedentary lifestyle, mental/emotional stress, and breakdowns in the body’s communication pathways). When your body gets those items it requires, it works perfectly; like a well rehearsed orchestra. When you expose your body to those negative items, it begins to break down (visualize half the orchestra playing another song entirely) and your body looses its ability to adapt, heal, and grow. The result is disease and eventual death.
You see, there is no hierarchy in wellness. Every aspect of your health requires equal attention. All the exercise and organic foods in the world can’t make up for a breakdown in your body’s communication pathway (we call one type of this vertebral subluxation in chiropractic). Therefore wellness oriented people are seeking out chiropractic care to maximize their potential by assuring their body’s communication pathways are free of interference. After all, that’s what chiropractors do is reconnect man the physical (your body) with man the metaphysical (your innate ability to be truly healthy), and likewise we can’t do our job of helping you heal as well if you lack an adequate diet, sufficient exercise, and a sense of spiritual well being.
Chiropractors have always been at the forefront of the wellness movement, and we at McCabe Family Chiropractic and McCabe Chiropractic and Wellness Center will continue in our quest to inspire you in choosing a complete wellness lifestyle through education, motivation, and outstanding chiropractic care. We offer a very affordable wellness care plan that compliments our conventional corrective care plans, and have recently added a second location in Roberts to serve you better. Furthermore, we have partnered with other local wellness oriented businesses and disciplines to provide you effortless guidance and simply choices in your healthcare and offer a free weekly e-newsletter on health related topics. Learn more about all of these at http://www.mccabechiropractic.com or call one of our offices to schedule an appointment to speak to one of our doctors about your wellness goals and health concerns.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Zach McCabe
2 comments:
Great post! I think it is good news that people want more natural paths to health. How is Alzheimer's lifestyle related? Curious.
You are always very inspiring, thank you. We appreciate your knowledge and that you share it.
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